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Modern pentathlon events have been contested since the first Pan American Games in 1951, in every edition except between 1967 and 1983, and 1991 and 1995. [1]
The pentathlon was first documented in Ancient Greece, and included the discus and javelin throw.. A pentathlon is a contest featuring five events. The name is derived from Greek: combining the words pente (five) and -athlon (competition) (Greek: πένταθλον).
The United States of America (USA) ... Future event: Total 2188 1617 1194 4999 1 1; Medals by sport. ... Modern pentathlon: 13: 10: 7: 30
Lake Placid, New York tried to organize Winter Games in 1959, but again not enough countries expressed interest. The plans were eventually cancelled. [17] In 1988, members of PASO voted to hold the first Pan American Winter Games at Las Leñas, Argentina in September 1989. It was further agreed that Winter Games would be held every four years.
At the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, a winter pentathlon competition was held. It was one of two demonstration sports held at these Games. The pentathlon was composed of five segments: cross-country skiing; shooting; downhill skiing; fencing; horse riding
The U.S. brings top talent to Milan Cortina 2026, featuring returning gold medalists and rising stars at the most picturesque Winter Olympics yet.
Women's pentathlon winners [2] [3]; Year Athlete Team Mark 2004: Hyleas Fountain: Georgia Bulldogs: 4,412 2005: Ashley Selig: Nebraska Cornhuskers: 4,327 2006: Jackie Johnson
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